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Top Notch 3, Second Edition Unit 2

Note: In communicative exercises where several answers are possible, this answer key contains some examples of
correct answers, not all possible answers. Any valid answer in this type of exercise should be considered acceptable.
Workbook Answer Key UNIT 2
Exercise 1
1. toothache 2. swollen gums 3. lost filling
4. broken tooth
Exercise 3
1. b 2. c 3. c 4. b
Exercise 4
1. chest 2. weak 3. nauseous 4. sneezing
5. coughing 6. stomach
Exercise 5
1. must be 2. must not feel 3. must hurt
4. must have 5. must not be 6. must not want
Exercise 6
1. must 2. must 3. must not
4. must 5. must not 6. must not
Exercise 8
1. a blood test 2. a shot 3. an X-ray
4. An EKG 5. a checkup
Exercise 9
1. an appointment 2. a pain 3. chest
4. an EKG 5. fit 6. appreciate
Exercise 10
1. Yes 2. No 3. No information 4. Yes 5. No
Exercise 11
1. may 2. must 3. must 4. might
5. must 6. might 7. will
Exercise 12
2. may not / might not be able to
3. may not / might not be able to
4. may / might be able to
5. must not be able to
Exercise 13
1. acupuncture, herbal therapy, homeopathy, spiritual
healing
2. acupuncture
3. conventional medicine
4. spiritual healing
5. herbal therapy
6. homeopathy
Exercise 15
1. a 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. d
Exercise 16
Possible answers.
Type of treatment How its similar to
reexology
How its different
from reexology
homeopathy They are both
natural treatments.
They are ancient
treatments.
It uses remedies
that cause similar
symptoms.
herbal therapy They are both
natural treatments.
They are ancient
treatments.
It uses teas and
pills.
acupuncture They both believe
areas of the body
are connected.
They are ancient
treatments.
It uses needles.
Exercise 17
Possible answers.
Symptom Medication Reason
sneezing cold tablets,
nasal spray,
antihistamine
They can all help reduce
sneezing.
a toothache a painkiller It relieves pain.
weakness vitamins They may give energy.
coughing cough medicine It can help reduce coughing.
stomach
problems
an antacid It can help reduce
stomachaches.
a burn from
hot oil
an ointment It can help reduce the
burning.
red eyes eye drops They can help get rid of
the redness.
an infection an antibiotic It can help ght the
infection.
GRAMMAR BOOSTER
Exercise A
Answers may vary.
1. He feels terrible. He probably has the flu. / Most likely he
has the flu.
2. My arm aches. Its probably from the shot I got
yesterday. / Most likely its from the shot I got yesterday.
3. My doctor is not answering the phone. Hes probably
not in today. / Most likely hes not in today.
4. An herbalist probably knows a lot of different plants. /
Most likely an herbalist knows a lot of different plants.
5. Lucy is not eating anything. Shes probably not feeling
well. / Most likely shes not feeling well.
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Top Notch 3, Second Edition Unit 2
Exercise B
1. Shes been sneezing since she got here. Maybe shes
allergic to my cat.
2. Im not feeling well. Maybe I have the flu.
3. Hes taking a lot of medication. Maybe hes sick.
4. He has pain in his chest. Maybe he needs an EKG.
5. She hates to fly. Maybe she prefers to take the train.
6. It looks like a bad infection. Maybe the doctor wants to
prescribe antibiotics.
Exercise C
1. I think I probably forgot to take my medication.
2. He doesnt have a fever. Maybe its just a cold.
3. Most likely she is dizzy because she doesnt get enough
sleep.
4. We probably dont have any cough medicine at home.
5. He may be able to return to work tomorrow.
6. He likes natural medicine so he probably prefers herbal
therapy.
7. Probably theyre late because they overslept.
8. Maybe she prefers to wait until Monday.
WRITING BOOSTER
Exercise A
1. contrast 2. comparison 3. contrast 4. comparison
5. contrast 6. contrast 7. comparison 8. comparison
9. contrast 10. comparison
Exercise B
1. a 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. a